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PV polysilicon prices continue to plummet
Oversupply is continuing to plague the photovoltaic polysilicon market, according to IHS iSuppi, which say Tier 1 suppliers need to reduce production to alleviate the market. A revival could be seen this year; however,...
Sucessor CVD reactor
Centrotherm SiTec will present its new 24 pair CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) reactor, which is the successor to the 2008 manufactured 18 pair CVD reactor.
Rotatable sputtering technology
Bekaert’s advanced rotating magnetron technology is currently enabling PV cell manufacturers to move into the volume-manufacturing phase in a cost effective way while at the same time optimizing cell performance.
A new combi-machine for silicon ingots
Arnold Group in Germany will unveil a new generation grinding machine at the EU PVSEC, which has a portfolio that combines surface grinding and extends to grinding chamfers for medium production volumes.
New range of inverters from WhisperPower
WhisperPower introduces the new range of inverters under the Genverter series. The hybrid generator is the solution offered by the firm to stop wasting energy and reduces costs at the same time.
Quick exchange
Siemens is presenting the three-phase inverter SINVERT PVM20 at this year's EU PVSEC, which is available in the operating classes of 10, 13, 17, and 20 kilowatts; the manufacturer says this range aids more exact array planning.
Easy-to-operate three-phase current units
For solar modules that require earthing the plus or minus pole, Soleos offers electrically isolated inverters, such as the KACO Powador 14.0 TR 3 to 18.0 TR 3.
Intelligent system controls
At EU PVSEC, Ingeteam is showing its new product for inverters, Sun Power Maxter, which increases photovoltaic arrays’ output during low insolation, the company says.
Quick and secure connection
At EU PVSEC, Multi-Contact is presenting its MC4PLUS and MC4QUICK plug connections and junction boxes for crystalline and thin film modules.
Contactless temperature measurement
Raytek is presenting contactless temperature measuring units for cell and module production at EU PVSEC. Infrared sensors, line scanners, and thermal cameras allow for continuous real-time temperature supervision.
Rainproof in-roof system
At EU PVSEC, Gehrlicher Solar is presenting its in-roof system Gehrtec Intra, which is completely integrated into the roof and, according to the company, completely rainproof.
Screw-free click installation
Mounting Systems offers the Sigma installation system for ground-mounted installation of laminates and framed modules. To reduce Sigma’s installation time even more, the company has now developed the Pi track, which it is...
Ultralight tracking system
GeckoVoltaik is showing its single-axis tracking system ilioflex at EU PVSEC. Because of its low grammage of less than ten kilograms per square meter, it is suitable for industrial roof surfaces whose static properties weren't...
Even bigger
Degerenergie is presenting its solar tracking system Degertraker 9000NT at PVSEC. The dual-axis system is designed for 70 square meters of module surface and works with all solar modules currently on the market.
XXL frame system
The Solrif in-roof photovoltaic system from Ernst Schweizer is now also available in a larger size. With Solrif XXL, laminates of up to 1.7 square meters can be framed and take over the roofing’s function.
19+ cell in standard format
Sunways has further developed its monocrystalline 19+ solar cell. Made with the screen-printing metallization process, the cell was previously only available in a size of five inches.
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